Loyola Marymount vs Gonzaga Prediction 1-4-25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Loyola Marymount vs Gonzaga prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 4th at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Loyola Marymount Lions Betting Preview

The Loyola Marymount Lions are 9-6 (1-2) this year after they defeated Oregon State by a score of 82-61 in their last game. Loyola Marymount led 43-36 at halftime and held Oregon State to just 25 points in the second half in the win. The Lions shot 50.8% from the field, 41.7% on three-pointers, and 63.2% on free throws in the game. Jevon Porter led Loyola Marymount with 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Will Johnson added 19 points and seven assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Lions lost to Washington State by a score of 73-59 and San Francisco by a score of 70-55. Loyola Marymount has won six of their last eight games, including a nice win over Nevada by a score of 68-64. Loyola Marymount has scored 71.5 points per game and they have allowed 69 points per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. Jevon Porter is averaging 13.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Caleb Stone-Carrawell is averaging 13.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this year. Loyola Marymount is shooting 43.5% from the field, 69.3% on free throws, and 33.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 11-4 (2-0) this season after they defeated Portland by a score of 81-50 in their last game. Gonzaga led 35-17 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half for the easy win. The Bulldogs shot 42.6% from the field, 45.8% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Nolan Hickman led Gonzaga with 13 points and two rebounds, while Dusty Stromer added 12 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bulldogs defeated Pepperdine by a score of 89-82 but did lose to UCLA by a score of 65-62 before that. Gonzaga has won four of their last five games but did lose to UConn and Kentucky in the two games prior to that. Gonzaga has scored 86.9 points per game and they have allowed 68.7 points per game, while also averaging 40.4 rebounds and 19.0 assists per game this season. Graham Ike is averaging 15.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Khalif Battle is averaging 12.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. Gonzaga is shooting 49.2% from the field, 80.2% on free throws, and 34.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Gonzaga will beat Loyola Marymount

• Gonzaga has won each of its last 15 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Loyola Marymount has lost 12 of its last 13 games against AP-ranked opponents at Gersten Pavilion.
• Gonzaga has won the first half in each of its last 25 games against Loyola Marymount.

Loyola Marymount vs Gonzaga Prediction 

Gonzaga comes into this matchup with four losses on the season already, but they are still undefeated in conference play and ranked #19 in the country. The Bulldogs are shooting just under 50% from the field and they are scoring 86.9 points per game. Loyola Marymount was able to snap a two-game losing streak with a blowout win over Oregon State in their last game, but they only scored 59 and 55 points in the two losses before that. The Lions are shooting 43.5% from the field, which is going to be a problem, and they are going to have issues rebounding in this one. Don’t let the four losses fool you, Gonzaga is still the best team in the WCC by a mile and I like them to win big here.